Two Malaysian tourists set on fire in shocking Bangkok attack


Art illustration by The Star/Asia News Network

BANGKOK (Bernama): Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after being set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road here on Thursday (Aug 7) night.

The incident occurred at around 10pm Thursday when the suspect suddenly poured thinner from behind onto the two Malaysians - a man, Ong, 26, and a woman, Gan, 27 - who were seated on the steps near a shopping centre at the time.

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